2020 NETBALL QUEENSLAND Nissan State... · 1.1.8. Netball Queensland may impose a fine on or deduct points from any team if they are found to have contravened or disregarded any rules

2020 NETBALL QUEENSLAND

NISSAN STATE AGE

EVENT MANUAL

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Table of Contents

Overview ................................................................................................................................................................ 5

1. EVENT INFORMATION ................................................................................................................... 5

1.1. General Information ................................................................................................................................. 5

1.2. Definitions ................................................................................................................................................ 6

1.3. Uniforms ................................................................................................................................................... 7

1.4. Venue ....................................................................................................................................................... 7

1.5. Sports Medicine Personnel ....................................................................................................................... 8

1.6. Protests and Complaints ........................................................................................................................... 8

1.7. Event Timeline ......................................................................................................................................... 9

2. COMPETITION STRUCTURE ........................................................................................................... 9

2.1. Competition Format.................................................................................................................................. 9

2.2. Daily Game Scheduling .......................................................................................................................... 11

2.3. Player Minimum Halves Requirements .................................................................................................. 11

2.4. Final Placings ......................................................................................................................................... 12

2.5. Team Nominations and Eligibility ......................................................................................................... 13

2.6. Grading and Appeals .............................................................................................................................. 15

2.7. Team Composition ................................................................................................................................. 15

2.8. Composite Representative Teams .......................................................................................................... 16

2.9. Import Players ........................................................................................................................................ 16

2.10. Dual membership ................................................................................................................................... 16

2.11. State Age Awards ................................................................................................................................... 16

3. TEAM ELIGIBILITY ........................................................................................................................ 17

3.1. Associations............................................................................................................................................ 17

4. OFFICIALS .................................................................................................................................... 18

4.1. Team Officials ........................................................................................................................................ 18

4.2. Match Officials ....................................................................................................................................... 18

4.3. Scorers .................................................................................................................................................... 19

5. CONDUCT OF EVENTS.................................................................................................................. 19

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5.1. General ................................................................................................................................................... 19

5.2. Player Movement ................................................................................................................................... 20

6. MATCH RULES ............................................................................................................................. 20

6.1. General Rules ......................................................................................................................................... 20

6.2. Match Points ........................................................................................................................................... 21

6.3. Stoppages ............................................................................................................................................... 21

7. CODES AND POLICIES .................................................................................................................. 22

7.1. Codes of Conduct for Team Coaches and Managers .............................................................................. 22

7.2. Adverse Weather Policy ......................................................................................................................... 22

APPENDICIES ............................................................................................................................................ 25

Appendix 1 ........................................................................................................................................................... 25

Appendix 2 ........................................................................................................................................................... 26

Appendix 3 ........................................................................................................................................................... 28

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Netball Queensland Contacts

Brianna Hall

Charlie Griffiths

Events Coordinator

Performance Competitions Coordinator

Mob: 0437 465 171

Mob: 0407 306 329

Email: [email protected]


Cameron Williamson

TBC

Officials Development Officer

Media and Communications Manager

Mob: 0437 532 816

Mob:



Billy Prosser Ben Mannion

Partnership Coordinator General Manager – Venue and Events

Mob: 0408 351 431 Mob: 0401 691 142

Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected]

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Overview

The Nissan State Age (NSA) are delivered to provide an inclusive environment for young

netballers from across Queensland to compete against their peers, to form friendships and to

celebrate all that the game of Netball has to offer.

To meet the aims of the NSA the following guiding principles will be applied and underpin the

operation of the event.

• Create an enjoyable netball experience for all participants including players, coaches,

umpires and supporters.

• Provide an opportunity for all squad members to participate

• Optimise playing and recovery time for all participants

The success of the NSA will be evaluated through the following measures:

• The number of Associations participating

• The number of teams participating

• The experience satisfaction rating of players, coaches, umpires and parents.

• The overall number of attendees at the event

Whether you are a player, parent, official, administrator or supporter Netball Queensland

would like to encourage you to have an enjoyable experience at the largest event on the

Netball calendar.

1. EVENT INFORMATION

1.1. General Information

1.1.1. The Nissan State Age is conducted under the authority of Netball Queensland Ltd.

(Netball Queensland) in partnership with the Host Association.

1.1.2. The Netball Queensland appointed State Age Project Manager has the overall

responsibility for the day to day operation and management of each Event.

1.1.3. Netball Queensland staff will work with the State Events Committee (SEC) and the Host

Association Committee (HAC) to manage the format, structure and conduct of the

event.

1.1.4. All Competition fees must be paid by the due date/s outlined in Appendix 1 of this

Event Manual. Failure to do so will result in a $500 per team financial penalty to the

Association and the offending Association will not be permitted to take the court until

all fines are received by Netball Queensland.

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1.1.5. Associations who are unable to fulfil the participation requirements outlined in this

manual will unfortunately be unable to participate in the event.

1.1.6. Netball Queensland has the power to waive compliance with the Rules and

Regulations when satisfied that special circumstances exist.

1.1.7. Any request to waive compliance with the rules must be submitted in writing,

addressed to the Netball Queensland Performance Competitions Coordinator and be

accompanied by a non-refundable fee of $500 (incl. GST).

1.1.8. Netball Queensland may impose a fine on or deduct points from any team if they are

found to have contravened or disregarded any rules of the competition.

1.1.9. Click here to visit the webpage for the Nissan State Age.

1.2. Definitions

1.2.1. The Nissan State Age will be referred to as the “Event” throughout this document.

1.2.2. The event Project Manager will be referred to in this document as “PM” and will be

responsible for the overall delivery of the event as well as all off court matters.

1.2.3. The Performance Competitions Coordinator will be referred to as the “PCC” and will be

responsible for all aspects relating to the competition including rules, regulations and

nominations

1.2.4. The event will consist of four age groups from 12U to 15U

1.2.5. With the exception of the 12U, there will be two (2) Divisions within each age group,

referred to as:

• Division 1 – State Championships

• Division 2 – State Challenge

1.2.6. The first phase of the competition will be referred to as the Preliminary Rounds and

teams will be placed into Preliminary Pools. Preliminary Pool allocation will be based

on historical performance of the Association.

1.2.7. The second phase of the event will be referred to as the Ranking Rounds and teams

will be placed into Ranking Pools based on their performance in the Preliminary

Rounds at the event.

1.2.8. Finals – refers to the final match which will determine the overall finishing position.

The exact format and capacity to play Finals will be based on team nomination

numbers, available time and court availability. It is anticipated that if time permits the

top two teams in each Division in each age group will qualify for the Finals. Should

additional time be available based on team nominations, then all teams may get to

play a Final match, which would involve 1v2, 3v4, 5v6, 7v8 within each pool to

determine their final position.

https://qld.netball.com.au/nissan-state-age

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1.3. Uniforms

1.3.1. Associations are to provide Netball Queensland with a current

photograph/manufacturer design of their representative uniform which must

accompany the Association Uniform Register.

1.3.2. If Associations plan to change/update their representative uniforms, the proposed

team colours and uniform design will firstly need to be approved by Netball

Queensland. A sample of the material or colour photograph should accompany the

written application and be sent to PCC, Charlie Griffiths

([email protected] )

1.3.3. Players may only take the court if they are wearing the team’s registered uniform,

unless they have been provided with a specific exemption by Netball Queensland as

outlined in 1.3.8

1.3.4. Playing uniforms for girls shall consist of shirt and skirt, dress or bodysuit, socks, and

positional patches along with suitable sporting footwear. Bummers must be worn if

part of the official uniform.

1.3.5. For boy’s division playing uniform shall consist of shirt and shorts, socks and positional

patches along with suitable sporting footwear.

1.3.6. Please refer to Rules of Netball 5.1.1 for regulations pertaining to footwear and bibs.

1.3.7. Associations may identify a sponsor’s logo or team logo on the playing uniform up to a

maximum size of 64cm2. Associations may identify a manufacturer’s logo on the

playing uniform up to maximum size of 16cm2. Sponsor, Team and Manufacturer’s

logos may only appear once on any one (1) garment. Both may appear on the one

garment. It is not permitted to display a sponsor’s or other name on positional

patches.

1.3.8. All Association teams must wear the same uniform unless extenuating circumstances

exist in which case, a letter of request must be sent to the PCC providing an

explanation and giving as much notice as possible. If the difference in uniform is due to

a medical issue, a signed letter from the Medical Practitioner must be attached or

advice from medical support during the event provided to verify the need for an

alteration to uniform.

1.4. Venue

1.4.1. Netball Queensland appoints local Netball Association venues to host the State Age,

with the overall management of the event falling under Netball Queensland.

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1.5. Sports Medicine Personnel

1.5.1. NQ Sports Medicine personnel will hold a current minimum Senior First Aid certificate.

1.5.2. The responsibility of the NQ Sports Medicine personnel is to assist Association Primary

Carer’s with on court injuries or to continue treatment of injuries after the Primary

Carer has removed the injured player/s from the court.

1.5.3. Only Netball Queensland officials are to call for an ambulance and to advise safe entry

to the venue. This is important to ensure multiple ambulances are not called for the

same incident.

1.5.4. Team Managers of players who sustain injury or illness and are required to miss

games, will need to have the injury or illness verified in writing by the NQ provided

Sports Medicine Personnel in order for the player to be granted concessions in relation

clause 2.3 which relates to minimum halves required to be played by each player. A

form will be provided to team managers for this purpose

1.5.5. Personal Injury Claim Form

• The Personal Injury Claim Form is to be used by any player (or team official)

injured at training or during competition.

• This form can be accessed via http://www.willisnetball.com/.

• Only players who are registered as a member of their Association on the

MyNetball system are covered under the Netball Queensland insurance policy.

Parents should check to ensure their child is registered.

1.5.6. Instructions for filing a personal injury claim

• Go to http://www.willisnetball.com/.

• Click – Download a Personal Accident Claim Form

• Click – Netball Queensland Logo

• Ensure all sections are complete.

• Forward the completed form to the Claims Service address on the first page.

Any queries should be directed to the claims enquiries number.

• Your initial claim must be lodged within six (6) months from the date of the

injury. You can lodge your initial claim as soon as you wish and then forward

receipts as they are issued.

1.6. Protests and Complaints

1.6.1. Any protest or complaint made during or after the event must be lodged in writing

addressed to the Netball Queensland PCC. The complaint will be reviewed initially and

if deemed there is a need to investigate further, the complainant will be required to

pay an appeal fee of $500 (incl. GST). The appeal fee can be paid via cash or EFTPOS to

http://www.willisnetball.com/

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the host Association who will transfer to NQ if appropriate within (1) month of the

event concluding. If the appeal is successful, the fee will be refunded.

1.6.2. A protest or complaint must include a team name, opposition team name, division,

time, nature of protest or complaint, and the names of people involved (if applicable).

The protest or complaint must be co-signed by an Association Committee Member.

1.6.3. Should a protest or complaint relate to a single match, such protest must be lodged

within one (1) hour of the conclusion of the match.

1.6.4. A protest or complaint must be submitted to the competitions office, along with the

appeal fee, as per the requirements in Point 1.6.1 to be investigated by Netball

Queensland.

1.7. Event Timeline

Refer to Appendix 1 for the Event Timeline.

2. COMPETITION STRUCTURE

2.1. Competition Format

2.1.1. Netball Queensland reserves the right to use the competition format it believes is the

best for the age group and number of teams nominated for the competition.

2.1.2. The Event will comprise five (5) groups

• 12U Girls – born 2008




• Boys – Expressions of interest will be sought from Associations for two age

groups,

12U/13U – born between 2007-2008

14U/15U – born between 2005-2006

If there is not enough interest in each age group to hold a viable competition

they teams will be place in to one competition from 12U to 15U. Male players

will not need to be registered members of an Association, but will become

temporary members for this event and be covered by event specific insurance

cover.

2.1.3. Associations who do not enter teams in all age groups may allow players to play up

one age group without seeking permission from Netball Queensland, as long as the

Association is not entering a team in the age group the player or players concerned are

eligible for.

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2.1.4. With the exception of the 12U, there will be two (2) Divisions within each age group,

referred to as:

• Division 1 – State Championships

• Division 2 – State Challenge

2.1.5. Within each Division teams will begin the event in pools playing the Preliminary

Rounds. At the completion of the Preliminary Rounds, teams will be allocated to pools

for the Ranking Rounds.

2.1.6. In the Preliminary Stage, Teams will play each other once to establish a preliminary

ranking position.

2.1.7. Based on their ranking position from the Preliminary Stage, teams will then be

allocated to a Ranking Pool. See Appendix 2

2.1.8. Please refer to Appendix 2 for an illustration of the competition structure and the

allocation of points for final finishing position across the competition.

2.1.9. The number of teams within each Preliminary and Ranking Pools may vary across age

groups depending on the number of nominations received. Netball Queensland will

endeavour to ensure teams across all age groups and Divisions play a similar number

of games throughout the event.

2.1.10. If teams are tied at the completion of the Preliminary Stage matches, the ranking

position will be decided by the following method.

• The respective placings shall be determined by ranking the teams according to

the goal percentages achieved by each team during the Preliminary Stage

rounds– highest to lowest (i.e. goals for divided by goals against multiplied by

100).

• If after ranking teams according to goal percentages to two (2) decimal points,

teams remain tied, the results of the match between the two (2) teams

concerned during the preliminary rounds will decide the winner.

• If the two (2) teams drew their match or won one (1) match each, or if more

than two (2) teams have the same number of points and percentage at the end

of the Preliminary Stage rounds, then goal difference will be applied (i.e. the

difference between goals for and goals against).

• In the event of a further tie, the team scoring the most goals during the

Preliminary Stage rounds will secure the higher ranking position.

2.1.11. Once in the Ranking pools, each team will play off against all other teams in their pool,

providing a final overall ranking for the competition.

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2.2. Daily Game Scheduling

2.2.1. The Event will be conducted in a “split format” where two age groups will play in the

morning and the remaining two in the afternoon/evening. Exact timing will not be

known until all team nominations are received, but is anticipated to be approximately

0800 to 1400 and 1430 to 2000 as a guide.

2.2.2. Based on nominations reaching the capacity of teams can expect to play approximately

14 games across four by five to six hour days. There may be individual variations

depending on the number of nominations in specific age groups and divisions but

every attempt will be made to keep these allocations as even as possible. Teams may

also get to play a Final match on Day 4, if time and court space permits .

2.3. Player Minimum Halves Requirements

2.3.1. Consistent with the purpose of the Event and aligned with Netball Australia

requirements of teams participating in the 17U and 19U National Netball

Championships (NNC), team coaches must ensure that players are provided with

appropriate amounts of game time.

2.3.2. The minimum half requirements are to be calculated across the entire event (4 days)

applying to the Preliminary and Ranking rounds. For the avoidance of doubt, players

need to play their minimum quarters across the event, not in each game.

2.3.3. For the 2020 Netball Queensland Competitions the following minimum half (or

quarter) requirements apply.

• 12U and 13U Age Groups – All players must play at least 50% of match halves

• 14U and 15U Age Groups – All players must play at least 33% of match halves

• 16U/18U State Titles – All players will must play at least 33% of match halves

or quarters

• 17U and 19U National Netball Championships – all players must play 28% of

match quarters (12 quarters).

• Queensland Premier League (QPL) – to be eligible for finals players must play

25% of quarters

• HART Sapphire Series – to be eligible for finals players must have played 25%

of quarters.

2.3.4. Once the nominations close and draws are completed, exact numbers of halves will be

specified for each age group and these will be communicated with team managers and

coaches.

2.3.5. Any team that does not meet the exact minimum half requirements will not be eligible

for Awards or to play in Finals.

2.3.6. Team Managers of players who sustain injury or illness and are required to miss

games, will need to have the injury or illness verified in writing by the NQ provided

Sports Medicine Personnel for the player to be granted concessions in relation clause

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2.3.7. This will need to be indicated on the scorecard and verified by the opposition

scorer, prior to the scorecard being handed in.

2.3.7. In the situation referred to in clause 2.3.6, the injured player will be granted either

50% (12U & 13U) or 33% (14U & 15U) of the halves for games missed, as long as the

injury is verified by the NQ provided Sports Medicine official and the opposition team

scorer for the game missed.

2.4. Final Placings

2.4.1. Final placings will be determined by the number of points accumulated after the

Ranking rounds. Points from the Preliminary rounds do not carry through to Ranking

rounds.

2.4.2. If two (2) teams have equal points after the last match in the Ranking rounds, the final

ranking of these teams shall be determined by the following method.

• The respective placings shall be determined by ranking the teams according to

the goal percentages achieved by each team during the Ranking Rounds –

highest to lowest (i.e. goals for divided by goals against multiplied by 100).

• If after ranking teams according to goal percentages to two (2) decimal points,

teams remain tied, the results of the match between the two (2) teams

concerned during the Ranking round will decide the winner.

• If the two (2) teams drew their match or won one (1) match each, or if more

than two (2) teams have the same number of points and percentage at the end

of the regular Ranking Rounds, then goal difference will be applied (i.e. the

difference between goals for and goals against).

• In the event of a further tie, the team scoring the most goals during the

Ranking Rounds will secure the higher final position.

• Results of the match played between them in the Ranking Round. If this match

was drawn, the order of merit shall be determined by goal percentages of the

two (2) teams involved.

2.4.3. If more than two (2) teams have equal points after the Ranking group rounds, the

order of merit of these teams shall be determined by goal percentages in the matches

played between the tied teams. I.e. “Goals For” divided by “Goals Against” multiplied

by 100.

2.4.4. For the purpose of other awards each Team will be allocated Ranking Points based on

their overall finishing position. The winning team in each age group, will be allocated

100 points, 2nd place, 99 points and so on down through Championships and then

Challenge Divisions. This is presented in Appendix 2

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2.5. Team Nominations and Eligibility

2.5.1. Associations may enter a maximum of two (2) teams per age group

2.5.2. With the exception of the 12U, there will be two (2) Divisions within each age group, referred

to as:

• Division 1 will be known as State Championships

• Division 2 will be referred to as State Challenge

2.5.3. Associations will be ranked based on a combination of historical performance at NQ

Events over the past five years. The Association ranking will also provide an indication

of how strong an Association’s second team is likely to be compared to other

Associations and will be used to assist in determining if second teams play in Division 1

or 2.

2.5.4. Associations must specify their preferred Division for each team nominated, however

this does not guarantee teams will be placed in that Division. Associations will have

the right of appeal as outlined in Clause 2.6.

2.5.5. Divisions and pools will be allocated based on aiming to provide a similar number of

games to all teams and providing teams with the best opportunity to play more of

their games against teams of a similar standard.

2.5.6. For 2020 Nissan State Age each division per age group will be capped at 32 teams. 12U

will be capped at 64 teams. To ensure this is managed effectively the following

guidelines will apply.

• Each Association’s nominated number one team will gain automatic entry to

the event as long as all eligibility and nomination requirements are met as

outlined in this document.

• Once each division has reached its capacity, teams will be put into a waiting list

for their age group for which the order of priority will be,

• Number one team for an Association

• Date and time of nomination

2.5.7. There will be two (2) different nomination fees for 2020 Nissan State Age. This fee will

be determined on the location of the Associations.

• Associations South of Gladstone - $350 (GST included)

• Associations from Gladstone and North - $250 (GST included)

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This fee is non-refundable. If the volume of nominations dictate that some teams are

not able to be accepted than any nomination fee paid will be refunded fully.

2.5.8. Player, Coaches, Managers and Umpire self-registrations need to be completed

through MyNetball.

2.5.9. Associations must register one (1) umpire per team nominated. Names and contact

details of umpire(s) must be provided via the registration process in MyNetball.

Umpires will umpire the games of the team they are registered to.

2.5.10. If an umpire wishes to umpire both morning and afternoon shifts, they can request to

umpire more games.

2.5.11. Should an Association have additional umpires they wish to register, there will be

capacity in the nomination form to add details of umpires to be allocated to an

“Umpire pool”. These umpires will be assigned to Associations who require Assistance

with providing umpires for their teams.

2.5.12. Associations who are unable to provide their own Umpires should contact Cameron

Williamson at Netball Queensland to discuss their situation and their requirements. A

$500 fee payable to Netball Queensland will be incurred by Associations choosing this

option.

2.5.13. Nominated Umpires must be eligible under Clause 4.2.

2.5.14. Please ensure that all Team Nomination Forms are completed correctly. Netball

Queensland will not accept incorrect or incomplete Team Nomination Forms. A help

sheet is included in Appendix 3.

2.5.15. A team nomination will only be considered with the completion of the Team

Nomination Process and payment of the required nomination fee by the due date

specified in Appendix 1.

2.5.16. Team Nomination Process

• For your team nomination to be accepted, the following need to be completed.

• The team Nomination is lodged through MyNetball –follow the

instructions on the “HOW TO” document provided Appendix 3. A copy

of the “HOW TO” document can also be found on the State Age

website.

• All umpires and team officials are to be registered on MyNetball by

May 1 – a “how to” document will be provide.

• All players are to be registered on MyNetball by June 12 – a “how to”

document will be provide.

• Associations will be invoiced for tents, ice and GST.

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2.5.17. For each Player and Team Official that is not registered in MyNetball by the date

specified in Appendix 1, an additional $250 per person (incl. GST) fine will be incurred.

Fines are required to be paid 10 working days prior to the commencement of the

event for a TEAM to be eligible to take the court.

2.5.18. Late nominations will be accepted at the discretion of the Netball Queensland PCC,

and a fee of $250 (incl. GST) per team will apply.

2.5.19. A nomination is considered late if any of the components in Point 2.5 are not

completed by the Team Nomination Process due date as specified in Appendix 1.

2.5.20. Late team withdrawals will incur an additional $250 (incl. GST) fine. In extreme

circumstances Netball Queensland PCC may waive this fee.

2.6. Grading and Appeals

2.6.1. The number and size of Preliminary and subsequent Ranking pools will be determined

by the number of nominations received per age group. Following the closing date for

nominations, Netball Queensland will then share the draft Division allocations with all

nominated teams and there will be an opportunity for teams to request to be elevated

into the higher division.

2.6.2. Once the Divisions are determined the past performance seeding will be used to

allocate teams to their Preliminary Pools.

2.6.3. Associations can’t appeal their preliminary or ranking pool placing.

2.7. Team Composition

2.7.1. Associations may nominate a minimum of ten (10) and a maximum of twelve (12)

players in any single team.

2.7.2. Any participant who is or has participated in a weekly QPL competition (Zone 3 South,

Zone 4, Zone 5 or Zone 6) will be ineligible to compete at the 2020 State Age.

2.7.3. Should your Association make any changes to the team after nominations have closed,

a Player Replacement Form must be completed online via MyNetball. The team list

must then also be updated via MyNetball. For the avoidance of doubt replacement

players do not incur a late fee.

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2.8. Composite Representative Teams

2.8.1. If Associations are unable to field teams in specific age groups they may apply to

Netball Queensland in writing to form a composite representative team with another

Association or Associations.

2.8.2. Applications for the formation of composite teams must be received by the Netball

Queensland PCC at least one (1) week prior to the nominations closing date for that

Event.

2.9. Import Players

2.9.1. Associations unable to fill a team from their own Association’s members may apply in

writing to Netball Queensland for permission to import a maximum of two (2) players.

2.9.2. The import player rule varies from the Composite Representative Team. Teams

wishing to use the Import Player rule are able to enter teams in the Age Group but

may wish to top up their team with a maximum of two (2) import players. Equally,

these Import Players may come from an Association, which has also entered a team in

the same age group at the Event.

2.9.3. The correspondence must include reason/s why the Association is seeking to use an

Import player or the application for an Import Player will not be considered.

2.9.4. If the application is approved by Netball Queensland, then a clearance letter must be

obtained from the Association the player is being imported from and a copy of the

clearance must be provided to Netball Queensland one (1) week prior to the

nominations closing date.

2.9.5. Players who competed as an Import Player in Queensland Premier League may return

to their Association to compete in the Event.

2.10. Dual membership

2.10.1. Players with dual membership (i.e. registered at two (2) or more Associations in the

given year) must choose one (1) Association in which they will play for in the given

calendar year in any of the Netball Queensland competitions including the Event.

2.11. State Age Awards

2.11.1. The “NQ Performance Award” recognises the Association who based on registered

number of participants (aged 12-15) has performed the best. The calculation for this

will be as follows: (Sum of Ranking Points from all the Association’s teams) / (number

of registered playing members aged 12 to 15 in the year of the event).

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2.11.2. The “Champion Association” award, will be awarded to the Association with the most

overall ranking points, based on the finishing position of all of the Associations’ teams.

For the avoidance of doubt, every team in the State Championships Division, will rank

higher and earn more points than the team that wins the State Challenge Division.

Please refer to Appendix 2 for more information about final points and placings.

2.11.3. Team awards and individual player medals will be presented for the first (1st), second

(2nd) positions in both the State Championship and State Challenge Divisions in each

age group.

2.11.4. Awards will be presented at the Closing Ceremony. Winner’s perpetual trophies are to

be retained by the winning association and held within the association until the same

event the following year. Associations must bring the perpetual trophy back in the

same condition as they received it. A Netball Queensland staff member will contact all

Associations holding perpetual trophies two (2) months prior to the event to ensure

the trophies are in workable order and not misplaced. Should the perpetual trophy be

damaged or lost the relevant association(s) will be invoiced by Netball Queensland for

any cost incurred in repairing or restoring the trophy to its appropriate condition.

Each year, NQ staff will take a photograph of the trophy on the same day as they are

presented to the winning team.

2.11.5. Any team who does not meet the Player Minimum Halves Requirements will not be

eligible for an award or overall placing.

3. TEAM ELIGIBILITY

3.1. Associations

3.1.1. Any Netball Queensland Full Member Association may enter teams in the Event if the

Association has paid the required Affiliation fee, Capitation fees and/or any other

amounts due to Netball Queensland. Nominations will not be accepted from teams

who are not financial with Netball Queensland at the time of nominations closing

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4. OFFICIALS

4.1. Team Officials

4.1.1. Teams must nominate one (1) Coach per team and may nominate up to one (1)

Assistant Coach per team.

4.1.2. All Coaches must:

• Hold a Development Coaching Accreditation level or above.

• No exemptions will be granted to coaches who received an exemption in

2019.

• Hold a current Working with Children Positive Notice Blue Card, a copy of

which must be provided to Netball Queensland as part of the registration

process

• Be a current registered financial member of Netball Queensland prior to the

Event.

4.2. Match Officials

4.2.1. Umpires must hold a current Netball Australia minimum ‘C’ Badge Umpire’s

Accreditation.

4.2.2. Associations must register at least one (1) Umpire per team nominated. The registered

Umpire must be available to umpire for their nominated team for the duration of the

event.

4.2.3. Umpires can expect to umpire between 14 and 15 games across four half days if they

align with one Association team.

4.2.4. Umpires should dress in predominantly white attire, and suitable sports footwear shall

be worn.

4.2.5. Umpires must be ready to commence matches at the time specified in the program.

4.2.6. Reserve Umpires will be allocated and Associations notified prior to the event. Reserve

Umpires will be required to report to the Umpires tent for duty.

4.2.7. A fine of $100 (incl. GST) per match will be allocated to the Association for failure to

fulfil Umpiring duties without notice, including reserve duties – this includes remaining

on reserve duties until the end of the allocated game.

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4.2.8. Should your Association make any changes to the registered umpires after

nominations have closed, please email [email protected] as soon

as possible prior to the relevant event.

4.2.9. It is the responsibility of the Umpire to be fully aware of the Rules and Regulations of

the Event and matches.

4.3. Scorers

4.3.1. All matches will be Live Scored in 2020.

4.3.2. One (1) scorer must be supplied by each team for each match.

4.3.3. NQ will provide guidelines, instructional videos and teleconference/video calls to help

prepare Managers for their live scoring responsibilities.

4.3.4. Up to Eight (8) officials (2 scorers, 4 Coaches and 2 umpires) are the only personnel,

aside from participating teams’ bench players, permitted in the players’ area between

the courts. For the safety of players, umpires and spectators, all other spectators must

be in the designated viewing areas.

4.3.5. The two (2) scorers are responsible for recording the team changes at half time and

recording which players played each half The Team Manager will be responsible for

scoring. Should the manager be required for another urgent duty, an alternative scorer

may be used temporarily. The information is to be recorded for the purpose of

tracking player participation across the event. Further information about this will be

provided in the Managers briefing prior to the event.

5. CONDUCT OF EVENTS

5.1. General

5.1.1. The Coach and Manager’s meetings will be conducted via multiple teleconferences in

the lead up to the event. The dates for these are outlined in Appendix 1. Information

packs will be sent to all Coaches and Managers prior to the teleconference. All

Associations must be represented at the Coach and Manager’s meeting. Those who

take part in the meeting agree to ensure the information is distributed to all within

their Association. Failure to attend will result in the deduction of two competition

points during the Preliminary Rounds from each team entered by the Association.

5.1.2. For the Preliminary Rounds the backup scorecards for all games will be placed on the

relevant courts at the beginning of each competition day. The Team Manager of the

winning team is responsible for returning the scorecard to competitions office within

10 minutes of the conclusion of the game. Scorecards must be signed by the Scorers. If

mailto:[email protected]

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a wet weather draw is in place, scorecards are to be collected from the competitions

office.

5.1.3. Netball Queensland will be using Team App as a communication system during the

event. Links to and further information about Team App will be included in the regular

communications sent to registered teams.

5.2. Player Movement

5.2.1. Players must play in their designated age group as per clause 2.1.2, unless they meet

the conditions outlined in clause 2.1.3 or 5.2.2

5.2.2. When a team has injured or unavailable players during the Event, teams may borrow

players from their teams in lower age divisions or from their second team in the same

age group. Association’s must seek permission from the Netball Queensland PCC if a

player is required to play in a higher age group. For the avoidance of doubt, a player

can only play one division higher than their actual age group. However, once a player

has been listed on higher team’s team sheet three (3) times she must remain in the

higher team for the duration of the event.

5.2.3. In a situation where an injury or unavailability occurs and the team is reduced to eight

(8) available players, the Association may move players up from younger age divisions

within their own Association or from their second team in the same age division. No

team should have less than eight (8) players available. No player may move up more

than a single age Division. In extreme circumstances, where an Association has

multiple players withdrawn and are unable to recruit any other registered members of

their Association to play they may seek to recruit a “local” player as an import. ,

5.2.4. In relation to the minimum halves requirement as described in clause 2.2 and if clause

5.2.2 is activated and a player plays more than three (3) games in a higher age group

for the remainder of the event, that the minimum halves will be counted across all

games played by the player at the Event in both age groups.

5.2.5. A team official shall mark clearly on the scorecard any player who is playing above

their designated age division.

6. MATCH RULES

6.1. General Rules

6.1.1. The competition will be played under the rules outlined in the 2020 Official Netball

Australia Rules

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6.1.2. Duration of game: Match playing times for matches will vary depending on the

number of team nominations. Match times for each event will be displayed on the

website prior to the event. As a minimum, matches will be 2 by 12 minute halves up to

a maximum of 2 by 15 min halves

6.2. Match Points

6.2.1. Points will be awarded as follows:

• Two (2) points for each win.

• One (1) point for a draw or tie.

• Zero (0) points for a loss and a bye.

• Two (2) points awarded to a team if the opposing team forfeits.

6.3. Stoppages

6.3.1. Injury, Illness or Blood

• Stoppages for injury, illness or blood may occur as per Rule 9.3 of the Official

Rules of Netball.

• Any stoppage for injury, illness or blood will require the player concerned to be

removed immediately from the court. The player may be replaced and play

continues or the player’s position may be left vacant whilst play continues and

the injured player is treated. In this case the player may return to the court

after a goal is scored or at a stoppage/interval. If the injured player is a Centre,

the Centre position must be filled but another position may be left vacant to

allow the injured player to return to the court as described above.

• If the injury is serious enough to halt the game, Umpires must ascertain quickly

from team officials whether the player will continue or be replaced to enable

the game to progress.

• No extra time will be given for a stoppage.

6.3.2. In the case of wet weather please refer to Clause 7.2

6.3.3. Forfeits or Delayed Starts

• If a game is late starting, due to one team not being present or ready to play,

the infringing team will be deducted one point per minute the game is delayed.

This will be calculated on the following basis:

6.3.3..1. Up to one minute – 1 point

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6.3.3..2. Up to two minutes – 2 points

6.3.3..3. Up to three minutes – 3 points

6.3.3..4. Up to four minutes – 4 points

6.3.3..5. Up to five minutes – 5 points

6.3.3..6. Up to 6 minutes – 6 points. After 6 minutes the game is officially

forfeited and the winning team awarded a score line of 6-0.

6.3.3..7. In the case of a forfeit all players on the non-infringing team are

awarded one half towards meeting minimum halves qualification.

The infringing teams is not awarded any halves for the game.

6.3.3..8.

7. CODES AND POLICIES

Netball Australia and Netball Queensland provide a range of polices and codes of

conduct to protect the integrity of the game. All participants, coaches, officials and

administrators should ensure they are aware of these policies. They can be found here

7.1. Codes of Conduct for Team Coaches and Managers

7.1.1. All team coaches, assistant coaches and managers will be required to read and sign the

relevant code of conduct. These must be agreed to at the time the Coaches and

Managers self-register for Nissan Stat Age. They can be found below,

• Coach Code of Conduct

• Manager Code of Conduct

7.2. Adverse Weather Policy

7.2.1. In the event of bad weather, the Bad Weather Panel consisting of four (4) members, a

Netball Queensland representative, the Host Association Convenor, the Umpire

Coordinator of the event and the State Events Committee Chair Person or member if

the Chair is not present will be activated

7.2.2. In accordance with Netball Queensland’s Adverse Weather Policy, which can be found

on the Netball Queensland website. The Bad Weather Panel will decide when games

are to be cancelled or suspended due to bad weather and when play can continue

once the bad weather has passed. The Panel also has the right to cancel the

competition if it is believed players, officials and spectators could be harmed due to

extreme weather conditions.

https://qld.netball.com.au/resources

https://qld.netball.com.au/sites/qld/files/2020-02/2020-Coach-Code-of-Conduct.pdf

https://qld.netball.com.au/sites/qld/files/2020-02/2020-Team-Manager-Code-of-Conduct.pdf

https://qld.netball.com.au/sites/qld/files/2020-01/AdverseWeatherConditionsPolicy.pdf

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7.2.3. The bad Weather Panel will implement the Bad Weather checklist and will use reliable

sources to assess the weather condition, and in making a decision regarding play.

7.2.4. Netball Queensland will communicate the decision of the Bad Weather Panel to each

Association Representative, via Team App, who is to pass on the message to their team

managers.

7.2.5. Netball Queensland has the right to implement a Wet Weather Draw if required.

7.2.6. Should the venue receive sufficient rain that there is surface water (as defined by their

being puddles of water on the court) on the courts, play on all courts will be halted

until all surface water is removed. If the time required to remove the surface water

exceeds the scheduled end of play for that round, then the rules as per 7.2.7 will apply.

7.2.7. No matches will commence if there is surface water on any court(s) following a rain

delay. Once surface water is removed on all courts, play can commence on all courts

at the same time. The game will be played to the pre-determined finish time for that

round and a decision will be made by the PCC in relation to the duration of the half

time break, if the time remaining is longer than the normal duration of one half of play

at this Event. If play commences in what would have been the second half of the

game, then no break shall be taken and the game shall finish at the originally

scheduled time.

7.2.8. Game Cancellations

• For a game being played in halves, if due to unforeseen and exceptional

circumstances a match is cancelled, the following regulations shall apply:

• If a match is cancelled before the start of the second half a draw will

be declared. Each team will be given one (1) competition point and

no for and against will be awarded.

• If the game has passed the halfway mark and entered the second half

a win will be awarded to the team with the highest score at the time

in which the match was stopped and for and against will be awarded.

• If the score is tied and the match has passed the halfway mark and

entered the second half, a drawn result will be declared and each

team awarded one (1) match point and for and against will be

awarded.

7.2.9. Cancellation of Competition

• Netball Queensland has the right to cancel the competition if they feel it is

required due to unforeseen and exceptional circumstances.

• If the competition must be cancelled, the following regulations shall apply:

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• If less than 75% (exclusive) of the event (by total number of rounds) has

been played, no winners will be recorded.

• If more than 75% (inclusive) of the event (by total number of rounds) has

been played, the competition ladder will stand as is and winners will be

awarded.

• Netball Queensland has the right to determine the percentage of how

much of the event has been played.

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APPENDICIES

Appendix 1

NETBALL QUEENSLAND

NISSAN STATE AGE

TIMELINE

Dates: Saturday July 4 to Tuesday July 7, 2020

Venue: Sunshine Coast Netball Association

Age Groups: 12U, 13U, 14U, 15U

Divisions: State Championships (Division 1) – All age groups

State Challenge (Division 2) - 13U,14U,15U

12U/13U and 14U/15U Boys (Expressions of interest to be sought)

Nominations opening date: Friday, March 6, 2020

Nominations closing date: Sunday March 29, 2020

Payments due: Sunday March 29, 2020

Draft Divisions Advised Thursday April, 9, 2020

Division Appeals Close Friday April 17, 2020

Coach and Manager Registration Due: Friday May 1, 2020

Umpire Self-Registration Due: Friday May 1, 2020

Draw available on website Friday May 15, 2020

Player registrations Due: Friday June 12, 2020

Live Scoring Info Sessions: Wednesdays June 3, 10, 17, time TBC

Information Teleconferences: Tuesday June 23 and Thursday June 25, 2020 at 5:30pm

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Appendix 2

Example of Competition Structure and Points Allocation for Awards

Overall

Position

Points

Awarded

1st to Ranking Pool A 1st 100

1 2nd to Ranking Pool A 2nd 99

2 3rd to Ranking Pool B 3rd 98

3 4th to Ranking Pool B 4th 97

4 5th to Ranking Pool C 5th 96


6 7th to Ranking Pool D 7th 94


8

9 1st to Ranking Pool A 9th 92

10 2nd to Ranking Pool A 10th 91

11 3rd to Ranking Pool B 11th 90






17





22 5th to Ranking Pool C 21st 80

23 6th to Ranking Pool C 22nd 79

24 7th to Ranking Pool D 23rd 78


26







7th to Ranking Pool D 31st 70

8th to Ranking Pool D 32nd 69

State Championships (Division 1)

Preliminary Rounds Ranking RoundsSeeding and allocation to Preliminary

Pool based on past performance

Pool A Ranking Phase

Pool A

to Pool A

to Pool B

to Pool C

to Pool D

to Pool D

to Pool C

to Pool B

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to Pool A

Pool BRanking Phase

Pool B

to Pool B

to Pool C

to Pool D

to Pool D

to Pool C

to Pool B

to Pool A

to Pool A

to Pool B

Pool CRanking Phase

Pool C

to Pool C

to Pool D

to Pool D

to Pool C

to Pool B

to Pool A

to Pool A

to Pool B

to Pool C

Pool D

to Pool D

to Pool D

to Pool C

to Pool B

to Pool A

Ranking Phase

Pool D

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Overall Final

Position

Points

Awarded

1st to Ranking Pool A 1st 68

1 2nd to Ranking Pool A 2nd 67

2 3rd to Ranking Pool B 3rd 66






8









17





22 5th to Ranking Pool C 21st 48

23 6th to Ranking Pool C 22nd 47

24 7th to Ranking Pool D 23rd 46


26







7th to Ranking Pool D 31st 38

8th to Ranking Pool D 32nd 37

State Challenge (Division 2)

Preliminary Rounds Ranking Rounds

Pool A Ranking Phase

Pool A

to Pool A

to Pool B

to Pool C

Ranking Phase

Pool B

to Pool B

to Pool C

to Pool D

to Pool D

to Pool C

to Pool B

to Pool A

to Pool A

Ranking Phase

Pool C

to Pool C

to Pool D

to Pool D

to Pool C

to Pool B

to Pool A

Ranking Phase

Pool D

to Pool D

to Pool D

to Pool C

to Pool B

to Pool A

Seeding and allocation to Preliminary

Pool based on past performance

to Pool A

to Pool B

to Pool C

Pool D

to Pool A

to Pool B

Pool C

Pool B

to Pool D

to Pool D

to Pool C

to Pool B

2+D50:F81

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Appendix 3

How to nominate a team for Nissan State Age

Information regarding the competition can be found on Netball Queensland’s website.

Click here to nominate a team for 12 years




Click here to nominate a team for Boys

Scroll down to get started.

Login using your participant login details, you will be given the role as team manager.

Note: Start team name with;

FULL ASSOCIATION NAME

https://qld.netball.com.au/nissan-state-age

https://netball.resultsvault.com/common/pages/reg/welcome.aspx?type=3&id=81480&entityid=70729





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If you don’t know your participant login or don’t remember it click on don’t have a login

ID

Enter your team name and select your preferred grading option. Continue.

Fill in any additional questions and confirm that your information is up to date.

Continue.

Note: Start team name with;

FULL ASSOCIATION NAME

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Review your order, read and agree to the national terms and conditions. Continue.

Enter your Visa or MasterCard details to pay online. You will receive an email with a

receipt of payment.

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